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AO57 HZT

2007 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 117,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 114,659 miles

Front Shocks corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,278 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 110,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,546 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 104,195 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,655 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,505 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AO57 HZT is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO57 HZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO57 HZT registered?

AO57 HZT is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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